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US Government Commission Pushes Manhattan Project-Style AI Initiative
A US congressional commission has proposed a Manhattan Project-style initiative to fund the development of AI systems that will be as smart or smarter than humans. The Manhattan Project was a large-scale collaboration between the US government and the private sector during World War Two that produced the first atomic bombs.
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Apple Faces UK Class Action Over Data Storage Allegations
Apple is accused of abusing its market dominance by making it difficult for consumers to use alternative means of storing photos, videos and other data beyond that of its own service, according to lawyers at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, who filed the suit London’s Competition Appeal Tribunal on behalf of Which? Ltd.
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IIT Kanpur To Hold Admissions For BTech And BS Courses Via Olympiads
The initiative aims to recognise exceptionally talented students who have excelled in highly competitive international Olympiads.
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MIT's AXIS Mission Advances in NASA’s Astrophysics Probe Competition
The MIT-led AXIS mission, a finalist in NASA's Probe Explorers competition, is set to investigate the origins of black holes and the universe's high-energy events. Featuring advanced X-ray technology, AXIS will push cosmic boundaries in search of answers to some of astrophysics' most profound questions. If approved, the $1 billion mission will revo...
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Japan Announces Plans to Build Zeta-Class Supercomputer, Said to Be 1,000 Times Faster Than Today’s Machines
Japan has announced plans to start constructing the world's first "zeta-class" supercomputer in 2025. Expected to be 1,000 times faster than today's leading supercomputers, the project is set to cost more than $750 million and be operational by 2030. The supercomputer will help Japan stay competitive in artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and...
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OpenAI Tests New Search Engine SearchGPT, Seeks To Challenge Google's Dominance
OpenAI is testing a new search engine called SearchGPT, which aims to challenge Google's long-standing dominance in the search market.
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Kota Factory Season 3 Review: TVF's Show Addresses Dark Side of IIT-JEE Coaching
Touted as one of TVF’s signature shows, Kota Factory makes a return after two-and-a-half years.
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IIT Madras Starts Sports Excellence-Based Admissions in UG Courses
IIT Madras SEA Programme: Candidates who have won at least one medal in any National/International-level sports competition are encouraged to apply.
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Netflix Ad-Supported Plan Crosses 40 Million Monthly Active Users, Company Says
Netflix's ad-supported tier has grown to 40 million global monthly active users, the company has announced. The number of subscribers has shot up from 5 million in 2023 and the increase has taken place as the company faces intense competition from rivals. The firm introduced the ad-supported plan in November 2022. The company has also announced tha...
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Technology Has Emerged As New Strategic Arena Of Competition: Army Chief
Evolution of technology has impacted warfare but technological advantage may just be reduced to a tactical level when it is taken away from the larger strategic context and regarded as the "sole driver" of success in a war, the Army Chief said today.
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Apple Offer to Open Up NFC-Based Tap-and-Go Technology Said to Be on Track for EU Approval by May
Apple's offer to open up its NFC-based tap-and-go functionality will be considered by EU regulators in May. The European Commission two years ago accused Apple of thwarting competition for its Apple Pay mobile wallet by preventing rival mobile wallets app developers from accessing its tap-and-go technology. Apple has also offered to provide additio...
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Students To Show 50 Projects, Prototypes Built Across IITs At Tech Meet
Nearly 1,000 students across the IITs will be participating in 13 competitions ranging from product management, quantum computing, game development, mathematics and cybersecurity.
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OpenAI Suspends ByteDance's Account Over Use Of GPT For Training Its Own AI Model
OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, suspends ByteDance's account for reportedly using its technology to develop a large language model, breaching terms.
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Explainer: Why The Epic Games Verdict Is A Huge Blow For Google
"Fortnite" maker Epic Games won a major antitrust trial against Alphabets Google in San Francisco, persuading a federal jury on Monday that some of the technology giants rules for its app Play store violated US competition law.
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Elon Musk Loses $9 Billion In Net Worth Amidst Tesla Stock Slump
Tesla's stock experienced a significant stumble, resulting in a notable decrease in the wealth of billionaire CEO, Elon Musk.
![Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: News of the Week [November 24, 2024]](https://c.ndtvimg.com/2024-11/484pr2os_news-of-the-week_160x120_24_November_24.jpg?downsize=245:163 "Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: News of the Week [November 24, 2024]")
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US Government Commission Pushes Manhattan Project-Style AI Initiative
A US congressional commission has proposed a Manhattan Project-style initiative to fund the development of AI systems that will be as smart or smarter than humans. The Manhattan Project was a large-scale collaboration between the US government and the private sector during World War Two that produced the first atomic bombs.
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Apple Faces UK Class Action Over Data Storage Allegations
Apple is accused of abusing its market dominance by making it difficult for consumers to use alternative means of storing photos, videos and other data beyond that of its own service, according to lawyers at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, who filed the suit London’s Competition Appeal Tribunal on behalf of Which? Ltd.
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IIT Kanpur To Hold Admissions For BTech And BS Courses Via Olympiads
The initiative aims to recognise exceptionally talented students who have excelled in highly competitive international Olympiads.
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MIT's AXIS Mission Advances in NASA’s Astrophysics Probe Competition
The MIT-led AXIS mission, a finalist in NASA's Probe Explorers competition, is set to investigate the origins of black holes and the universe's high-energy events. Featuring advanced X-ray technology, AXIS will push cosmic boundaries in search of answers to some of astrophysics' most profound questions. If approved, the $1 billion mission will revo...
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Japan Announces Plans to Build Zeta-Class Supercomputer, Said to Be 1,000 Times Faster Than Today’s Machines
Japan has announced plans to start constructing the world's first "zeta-class" supercomputer in 2025. Expected to be 1,000 times faster than today's leading supercomputers, the project is set to cost more than $750 million and be operational by 2030. The supercomputer will help Japan stay competitive in artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and...
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OpenAI Tests New Search Engine SearchGPT, Seeks To Challenge Google's Dominance
OpenAI is testing a new search engine called SearchGPT, which aims to challenge Google's long-standing dominance in the search market.
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Kota Factory Season 3 Review: TVF's Show Addresses Dark Side of IIT-JEE Coaching
Touted as one of TVF’s signature shows, Kota Factory makes a return after two-and-a-half years.
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IIT Madras Starts Sports Excellence-Based Admissions in UG Courses
IIT Madras SEA Programme: Candidates who have won at least one medal in any National/International-level sports competition are encouraged to apply.
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Netflix Ad-Supported Plan Crosses 40 Million Monthly Active Users, Company Says
Netflix's ad-supported tier has grown to 40 million global monthly active users, the company has announced. The number of subscribers has shot up from 5 million in 2023 and the increase has taken place as the company faces intense competition from rivals. The firm introduced the ad-supported plan in November 2022. The company has also announced tha...
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Technology Has Emerged As New Strategic Arena Of Competition: Army Chief
Evolution of technology has impacted warfare but technological advantage may just be reduced to a tactical level when it is taken away from the larger strategic context and regarded as the "sole driver" of success in a war, the Army Chief said today.
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Apple Offer to Open Up NFC-Based Tap-and-Go Technology Said to Be on Track for EU Approval by May
Apple's offer to open up its NFC-based tap-and-go functionality will be considered by EU regulators in May. The European Commission two years ago accused Apple of thwarting competition for its Apple Pay mobile wallet by preventing rival mobile wallets app developers from accessing its tap-and-go technology. Apple has also offered to provide additio...
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Students To Show 50 Projects, Prototypes Built Across IITs At Tech Meet
Nearly 1,000 students across the IITs will be participating in 13 competitions ranging from product management, quantum computing, game development, mathematics and cybersecurity.
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OpenAI Suspends ByteDance's Account Over Use Of GPT For Training Its Own AI Model
OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, suspends ByteDance's account for reportedly using its technology to develop a large language model, breaching terms.
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Explainer: Why The Epic Games Verdict Is A Huge Blow For Google
"Fortnite" maker Epic Games won a major antitrust trial against Alphabets Google in San Francisco, persuading a federal jury on Monday that some of the technology giants rules for its app Play store violated US competition law.
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Elon Musk Loses $9 Billion In Net Worth Amidst Tesla Stock Slump
Tesla's stock experienced a significant stumble, resulting in a notable decrease in the wealth of billionaire CEO, Elon Musk.
